29. The Winchester Mystery House, California, USA
Behind the beautiful exterior of the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California, lies a seriously spooky history that has led many to declare it America’s most haunted property. Built by eccentric ‘cursed widow’ Sarah Winchester between 1884 and 1922, this 160-room mansion features 2,000 doors, 10,000 windows, a ‘seance room’ and countless instances of paranormal activity and chilling ghost sightings. You can tour the mansion all year round, but it’s best explored by flashlight, after-hours.
28. Gomantong Caves, Borneo, Malaysia
Claustrophobes, look away now. Got a fear of insects? Stay away too. The Gomantong Caves are a popular stop on the Malaysian Borneo tourist trail, but they’re also home to hundreds of thousands of wildlife, including bats, cockroaches, spiders, scorpions and giant centipedes, all of whom litter the floors and damp, mossy walls. The takeaway? Covered shoes and a hat are essential, as is a mask – the smell, mostly bat and bird excrement is pungent.
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